The Conversation U.S.

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The Conversation U.S.

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A nonprofit news website dedicated to unlocking knowledge from experts for the public. No paywall or ads. Also now at: newsie.social/@TheConversati…

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Aug 14, 2020
We know it’s difficult to put your trust in the media. We get it. Here’s a video we made to explain how The Conversation works – and why we think sharing news straight from trust-worthy experts is important to bringing research-based insights to the public
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Research on absenteeism often focuses on factors like unreliable transportation, overlooking what schools themselves can do to help kids maintain a steady attendance record.
Nearly 1 in 4 students are chronically absent from school – kids who feel happy and safe are less...
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State laws vary, so where you live may determine whether you’ll get to keep your home.
Personal bankruptcy filings are soaring in 2026, signaling growing economic distress
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Amid multiple disease outbreaks and intense political pressures, Director Erica Schwartz will need to defend scientific independence.
The CDC has a new director – now comes the hard part
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When a person’s story about a traumatic event seems fuzzy, they may be experiencing the nuances of how their brain processes trauma.
Traumatic memories are often fragmented – a psychologist explains how and why that happens
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